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Wartburg-Kirchdorf School

Public combined school · KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Wartburg circuit)

Wartburg-Kirchdorf School is a public combined school based in Umgungundlovu district. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Wartburg-Kirchdorf School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umgungundlovu district, Wartburg-Kirchdorf School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

483
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Wartburg-Kirchdorf School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Wartburg-Kirchdorf School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Wartburg-Kirchdorf School entered 39 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023535196.2%
2024434297.7%
2025393487.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311142.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how Wartburg-Kirchdorf School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,003 learners against Wartburg-Kirchdorf School's 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wartburg-Kirchdorf School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Wartburg-Kirchdorf School's 87.2%.
  • Ashdown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wartburg-Kirchdorf School, 1,825 compared with 483; is a public primary school, a different phase than Wartburg-Kirchdorf School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School teaches considerably more learners than Wartburg-Kirchdorf School, 1,722 compared with 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wartburg-Kirchdorf School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.9% against Wartburg-Kirchdorf School's 87.2%).
  • Edendale Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Wartburg-Kirchdorf School, 1,709 compared with 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wartburg-Kirchdorf School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Wartburg-Kirchdorf School's 87.2%.
  • Mconjwana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Wartburg-Kirchdorf School's 483; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wartburg-Kirchdorf School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.6% against Wartburg-Kirchdorf School's 87.2%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
9 Fountainhill Road, Wartburg, 3233
Postal
Private Bag X80, Wartburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3233
Telephone
033 503 1416
Website
wartburgschool.co.za
Email
school@wartburg.co.za
EMIS number
500294594

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wartburg-Kirchdorf School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Wartburg-Kirchdorf School directly, on 033 503 1416 or by email at school@wartburg.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wartburg-Kirchdorf School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Wartburg-Kirchdorf School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Wartburg-Kirchdorf School's matric pass rate of 87.2% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Wartburg-Kirchdorf School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Wartburg-Kirchdorf School?
Wartburg-Kirchdorf School reported 483 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Wartburg-Kirchdorf School?
Yes, Wartburg-Kirchdorf School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Wartburg-Kirchdorf School's matric results like?
Wartburg-Kirchdorf School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.2%, in 2025. That's down from 96.2% in 2023.
Is Wartburg-Kirchdorf School a public or private school?
Wartburg-Kirchdorf School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wartburg-Kirchdorf School?
You can call 033 503 1416 or email school@wartburg.co.za. It is located at 9 Fountainhill Road, Wartburg, 3233.